George Michael News from July-September 2000
September 27, 2000
George Pays Respects at Paula Yates' Funeral
The BBC
and DotMusic
confirm that George was at the funeral of Paula Yates.
September 24, 2000
George Pays Respects at Paula Yates' Funeral
From YOGfriend Bev: I haven't seen or heard any other confirmation
of this, but according to Sky TV News, George was a mourner at the funeral
of Paula Yates today (Saturday 23rd Sept).
Small Mention of George
In a PRNewswire release, "GlobalMedia.com's Streaming
Audio Channels Top Arbitron's July Webcast Ratings," it says "GlobalMedia's
Kool Hits and The Edge were ranked No. 27 and No. 48 respectively in terms
of Aggregate Tuning Hours (ATH). Kool Hits is an Adult Top 40 E-Sim station
that concentrates on the softer side of the Top 40 spectrum, highlighting
core acts such as Phil Collins, Madonna, Santana, Whitney Houston and
George Michael. The Edge is an alternative rock E-Sim station
that spins the latest from artists such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Smashing Pumpkins, Everclear, Blink-182 and Papa Roach."
September 12, 2000
Reminder
Check out the AEGEAN
site for news on:
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George's fifth solo album
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The North America release of "If I Told You That"
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George's surprise appearance
September 11, 2000
My VH-1 Music Awards
My VH1 Music Awards is a show made by the fans. The fans
pick the award categories. The fans pick the nominees. The fans pick the
winners!
Now through September 8: fans can nominate a category and suggest George
as the award winner for the category. (15 categories will be created from
all variations submitted by fans)
Sept. 8 - Oct. 21:
The categories will be set and fans can begin nominating George for each
appropriate category.
Oct. 21 - Nov 30:
Fans begin the final voting for their favorite of the top 5 artists in
each category.
Check the following URL for the details and VOTE NOW!
http://www.vh1.com/mymusic
The My VH1 Awards Show will be presented live Thursday, November 30 at
9:00 P.M. (ET)/ 6:00 P.M. (PT) From The Shrine Auditorium In Los Angeles.
September 10, 2000
Pavarotti & Friends 2000 on CD
YOGfriend Bev once again comes through for us:
From the Decca Classics website: the Pavarotti & Friends
2000 album will be released in September. Here's what they have to say
-- "Pavarotti & Friends for Cambodia & Tibet is the seventh album
in this enormously successful series. Luciano Pavarotti's now internationally
famous charity concert in Modena once again delivered what long-time fans
and newcomers were looking for - the biggest names in music, in beautiful
Italian surroundings, raising significant funds for children's charities.
For Modena 2000, Pavarotti chose to donate proceeds to the
international Italian-based charity, Music for Peace, to help needy children
from Cambodia and Tibet. The Dalai Lama attended the concert and delivered
a millennial message of peace.
This year's guest artists, as ever, "rose to the occasion".
When Skunk Anansie and Pavarotti jointly decided to sing the Skunk Anansie
song You'll follow me down, the band's vocalist Skin sang in Italian -
which may surprise anyone who associates Skunk Anansie with raging guitars
and strident left-wing lyrics. Other artists included George Michael,
TracyChapman, Aqua, Eurythmics, Enrique Iglesias and many others."
The tracklisting is:
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Pavarotti & Enrique Iglesias - Cielito lindo
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Aqua - Around the world
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Pavarotti & Eurythmics - There must be an angel
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Savage Garden - I knew I loved you
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Pavarotti & Irene Grandi - Guarda che luna
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George Michael - Brother, can you spare a dime
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Skunk Anansie - Tracy's flaw
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Pavarotti & Tracy Chapman - Baby, can I hold you
tonight
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Pavarotti & Savage Garden - 'O sole mio
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Pavarotti & Skunk Anansie - You'll follow me down
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Zucchero - A wonderful world
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Pavarotti & Monica Naranjo - Agnus Dei
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Caetano Veloso - Desde que o samba é samba
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Pavarotti & Aqua - Funiculì, funicula
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Tracy Chapman - Telling stories
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Pavarotti & Biagio Antonacci - Se e'vero che ci
sei
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Eurythmics - I saved the world today
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Pavarotti & Caetano Veloso - Manha de Carnaval
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Enrique Iglesias - Be with you
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All (Beatles Finale) - All you need is love
September 7, 2000
This Week in History
According to the Associated Press, "George Michael's
second solo album, Listen Without Prejudice,' was released"
ten years ago this week.
Phil Ramone
In "Grammy-Winning Record Producer Phil Ramone Named
LicenseMusic.com Advisory Board Member," there is a brief mention
of George:
Phil Ramone has
produced artists as diverse as Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Barbra Streisand,
Paul Simon and George Michael.
September 3, 2000
Ultimate Break-Up Song
On America Online, you can vote for the Ultimate
Break-Up Song. Someone has already voted for "One More Try."
September 2, 2000
Hard Rock Cafe Teams With Sotheby's for Fifth Major Rock Memorabilia Auction
At Hard Rock Cafe London
From the PR Newswire:
The Hard Rock Cafe London is the place to be on September
19, 2000 for Sotheby's fifth annual rock auction. George Michael's signed
handwritten lyrics for "Faith" are up for bid.
August 31, 2000
Whitney - The Greatest Hits
According to Arista Records:
The success of WHITNEY -- THE GREATEST HITS is linked to the three newly-recorded
duet singles issued simultaneously in advance of the double-album's release:
"Could I Have This Kiss Forever" with Enrique Iglesias; "Same Script,
Different Cast" with fellow Arista artist Deborah Cox; and (in Europe)
"If I Told You That" with George Michael.
soulDecision
According to PR Newswire:
Just how did chart-topping soulDecision get together? As the story goes,
Trevor Guthrie, forever a lovestruck romantic, was dating a young girl
during his days at Vancouver's Capilano Music College. Trevor was being
a devoted boyfriend when David Bowman, a fellow classmate and as they
say quite a ladies man, swooped in and "stole" the girl away from Trevor.
All was forgiven when each discovered in the other a kindred musical spirit.
From there, David and Trevor teamed up with longtime friend Ken Lewko,
creating a sound that is a hybrid of the members' influences -- Duran
Duran, Earth Wind & Fire and George Michael.
August 28, 2000
J Records
YOGfriend Slash points us to a Wall
of Sound article about J Records, a new record label formed by Clive
Davis, founder and former head of Arista Records. He dismissed rumors
that J had been courting established stars Mariah Carey and George Michael.
YOGfriend Pat tells us that the September 14th, 2000, issue
of Rolling Stone magazine has an article about Clive Davis's new record
label. The article says that George Michael is also rumored to be headed
for the label, although his London management firm did not return calls
seeking confirmation.
Shirlie in Night & Day
YOGfriend Bev writes:
Did anyone spot the interview with Shirlie Kemp in the Mail
On Sunday's "Night & Day" magazine (27 Aug)? She talked mainly about
Martin's brain tumours, and of course also discussed her time with Wham!,
and about George approaching her to "organise his busy website".
August 24, 2000
VH-1
On Monday, August 28, don't forget to watch VH-1's "Don't
Quote Me" -- featuring Madonna, Will Smith, Foo Fighters, Sugar Ray,
Sinead O'Connor and George Michael. (Premieres from 7:30-8 p.m.)
August 19, 2000
Mariah Carey Connection?
YOGfriend Dave found a little small mention of George in
this
news piece about Mariah Carey... it talks about him negotiating his
new contract.
Big Brother
YOGfriend Dave also writes in to tell us that George has
been watching the UK version of Big Brother and has
some comments about it.
Editor's Note: You can also find an article at BigMouth.
Pavarotti & Friends CD
YOGfriend Bev sends us the following from the Decca email
mailing list:
"Since the first Pavarotti & Friends event in 1992, Pavarotti's star-studded
extravaganza in Modena has become a major annual fixture, attracting some
of the biggest names in the international music industry while also growing
into a significant fund-raising vehicle for various children's charities.
For Modena 2000, proceeds are going to the international
Italian-based charity, Music for Peace, to help needy children from Cambodia
and Tibet. This year's roster features the talents of Aqua, Biagio Antonacci,
Tracey Chapman, Eurythmics, Enrique Iglesias, George Michael, Monica Naranjo,
Savage Garden, Skunk Anansie, Caetano Veloso and Zucchero."
Hard Rock Cafe Honors Original Veteran Server with Commemorative
Collectible Bear
From the PR Newswire:
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock Cafe International
(http://www.hardrock.com), the originator of the theme restaurant and
the world's first curator of rock music memorabilia, is paying tribute
to one of its original servers who began with the flagship Hard Rock Cafe
in London on the day it opened 30 years ago. "Rita
Beara," named after Rita Gilligan, will make its debut this fall
at Hard Rock Cafes worldwide. Rita has been working at the original Hard
Rock Cafe in London since it first opened on June 14, 1971. Celebrities
have become so fond of Rita that they have gone to great lengths to show
her their appreciation. She's been kissed by George Michael, danced
with Ronnie Wood, and Curiosity Killed the Cat serenaded Rita for her
50th birthday and then took her to Piccadilly Circus where they broadcast
a birthday message to her in lights on the overhead sign.
StarsFinder
Yours Only George is now listed in:
August 4, 2000
Rock In Rio
PRNewswire reports that "Rock
in Rio for a Better World," kicks off for the third time on Jan.
12 thru 21, 2001, in Rio de Janeiro. According to the report, George is
not scheduled to appear but there is a brief mention on him:
A second version in 1991 attracted 700,000 people and over
500 million worldwide TV viewers and featured such international music
stars as Guns 'N Roses, Santana, Queen, George Michael, Run DMC, Megadeth,
Billy Idol and Joe Cocker.
You can also visit a page on Rock
In Rio II.
Geri Halliwell’s gay dilemma
YOGfriend Dave sends us to "Geri
Halliwell’s gay dilemma."
Examiner
YOGfriend Pat tells us that George is mentioned twice in
the August 8, 2000 Examiner, once with a full-page photo of George
with Kenny and once with a much smaller photo of him.
August 3, 2000
George Michael Phone Cards
If you've ever wanted a George Michael phone card, you might
want to look at World-Phonecards.com.
August 2, 2000
"The Graduate"
YOGfriend Bev says:
According to The Sun, George was one of several "showbiz"
guests at the Opening Night Party at The Ivy restaurant in London, following
Jerry Hall's debut as Mrs Robinson in "The Graduate".
Interesting link: anyone recall the opening line in "Too
Funky"? ;o)
And thanks to Slash for sending us the link to a This
Is London article.
To Use The Loo Or Not To Use The Loo... That Is The Question
NYCFastLove says:
One of the small gay news publications in New York City
("Next Magazine" or "HX") made reference to George
a few weeks ago. The gossip columnist stated that while standing in line
to use the restroom at a movie theatre, he and his friends spotted George,
who, after noticing there was a long line, decided not to use the restroom.
His comments suggested that George has issues with using public restrooms
these days.
July 31, 2000
MP3 verdict: should Napster be shut down?
It's a slow news month, so I thought I'd send you all to
a small commentary
on Napster that makes a reference to George.
July 28, 2000
VH-1's Sound Affects
Tonight's episode of "Sound Affects," features
a student who gains the strength to be a fighter from Danzig's "Mother";
an actor who unites soldiers in the Gulf War with the help of George Michael's
"Pride"; a musician inspired by Tracy Chapman's "She's
Got a Ticket" to leave war-torn Lebanon to come to America; a musician
(DMC) who's inspired by John Lennon's "Imagine" to restore his
voice and stick with his group, Run-DMC and much more. (Premieres from
10-10:30p.)
July 27, 2000
soulDecision Readies U.S. Tour With Christina Aguilera, As New Single
Makes Strong In-Roads at Radio
From the PR Newswire:
soulDecision was first formed in Vancouver, B.C., when Bowman
teamed up with his longtime friends Lewko and Guthrie (who were studying
music at Vancouver's Capilano Music College), the three created a sound
that is a hybrid of the members' influences -- Duran Duran, Earth Wind
& Fire and George Michael. Signed by Universal Music Canada,
they recorded the new album in Sydney with Australian producer Charles
Fisher (Savage Garden, Ace of Base). "Faded" has already reached
#1 in Canada.
July 16, 2000
New Aegean Site
Thanks to Dave for reminding me to mention that the official
George Michael site, www.aegean.net,
was recently redesigned with Flash. There still isn't a lot of information,
but it looks good.
July 13, 2000
Yours Only George Named Links2Go Key Resource
Yours Only George has received an award as a key resource
at Links2Go:
July 12, 2000
George Label-hopping Again?
YOGfriend Pat tells us about an article in the Rush &
Molloy column in the NY Daily News (July 4th, 2000). It reads "George
Michael could be label-hopping again. Dethroned Arista ruler Clive Davis
is wooing the singer to his new Davis Entertainment label, we hear. Michael
jumped to DreamWorks in '95 after a long contract fight with Sony Music.
But in November, after giving DreamWorks his "Older" LP, he
signed with the North American arm of Virgin, which already distributed
him worldwide.
"Michael may be the marquee name Davis needs. Carlos
Santana and Whitney Houston both sang Davis' praises when his bosses recommended
he retire. But Santana announced last week that he was sticking with Arista,
and word is company head Antonio (L.A.) Reid is making Houston a money
offer she's not likely to turn down.
"Reps for Michael, Davis and Virgin had no comment."
Toby Bourke's "House Of Love"
YOGfriend Bev writes to tell us:
Toby Bourke's new single "House Of Love" is released
on Monday 10th July in the UK. It's on the Recognition/Universal label,
and there are TWO CDs!
There is special interest in this single for George Michael
fans. CD1 contains "House Of Love", a brand new remix of "Waltz
Away Dreaming" and a CD-ROM of the "Waltz Away Dreaming"
video! CD2 contains "House Of Love", "Love Is Not Faith
(Live)" and "River Run Deep (Live)". Toby was, of course,
originally signed to AEgean Records, and we should all rush to our local
HMV or Virgin and buy this single! :o)
Toby Bourke's New Website
For more information about Toby Bourke, you can visit his
new website.
Listen Without Prejudice Website Moves
The fabulous Listen Without Prejudice site has moved to
http://listen.to/GeorgeMichael.
"GeorgeEsque" Artist
Check out this "GeorgeEsque" artist. His name
is James Bermingham.
Brit Pop NiteClub Station 24-7
To listen to George Michael and other great Brit Pop Music,
you can visit http://www.SphinxMontreal.com/
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